Properties of Argillite and Pumice

Argillite

Pumice

Properties of Pumice and Argillite

Properties

Physical Properties

Hardness

2-3

Grain Size

Fine Grained

Fracture

Conchoidal to Uneven

Planar

Streak

White to Grey

White, Greenish White or Grey

Porosity

Highly Porous

Luster

Waxy and Dull

Earthy

Compressive Strength

Not Available

51.20 N/mm²

Cleavage

Slaty

Perfect

Toughness

2.6

Specific Gravity

2.56-2.68

2.86

Transparency

Opaque

Density

2.54-2.66 g/cm³

0.25-0.3 g/cm³

Thermal Properties

Specific Heat Capacity

0.87 kJ/Kg K

Resistance

Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant

Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant

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Argillite vs Pumice Properties

Properties of Argillite and Pumice play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Argillite vs Pumice properties, get to know more about Argillite Definition and Pumice Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Argillite and Pumice.